We are taking a look at some of the
Swedish Royal Family’s best pearls in our June series. While the
Swedish pearls may not be as prominent as the diamonds, there are
still some beautiful sets in the Swedish vaults. Cameo Set The
Cameo Tiara is famous for being worn by both Crown Princess
Victoria and Queen Silvia at their weddings. Before that, it was
worn by Princesses Birgitta and…
History is scattered with monarchical
milestones which tell the story of the reigns that have shaped a
realm. June, that sunniest of months, is no different. Some of the
most famous rulers in British history had landmark moments in its
midsummer days. Here’s a Calendar…
Born into a wealthy British aristocratic
family and later marrying the heir to the throne, Diana, Princess
of Wales, had an enviable jewel collection. However, the late
princess had a fondness for pearls, particularly chokers. In June,
the month where the precious stone…
This year brings another special
anniversary for the Queen’s long and historic reign. This summer
marks 65 years since Queen Elizabeth’s first State Visit. It took
place in June 1955 and saw the new Monarch travel to the the
Kingdom of Norway. So, why was Norway the first nation that the
Queen visited after her coronation? The first reason was that the
British and Norwegian Royal…
It is the high point of summer and a high
point in the royal history books. For June 22nd, in the very heart
of midsummer, has seen some of the most celebrated and sparkling of
all regal events. And all of them are milestones in famous
reigns.Here are four special…
Crown Princess Mary’s Wedding Tiara
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Princess Mary received a small wedding tiara, fashioned from
diamond hearts and fleur-de-lis motifs, as a gift from…
The first month of summer has brought
many new beginnings for some famous queens and it’s been a moment
of crowning glory for others. June is also the month when five
English queens said farewell. Here’s a calendar of queens for June.
Birth of a Queen Just two British queens have, so far, made their
debut in June. Philippa of Hainault, wife of Edward III, was born
in…
If ever a royal wedding dress summed up
its wearer, it was the gown chosen by Sophie Rhys-Jones for her
marriage to Prince Edward on 19 June 1999 at St George’s Chapel,
Windsor. Subtle, elegant and classic, this was the final Windsor
bridal dress of the 20th century and it…
It was the day that the first of a new
wave of queens in waiting in Europe got married. Crown Princess
Victoria of Sweden has been a royal revolution in her own right and
her wedding day was just as groundbreaking. Join Lydia Starbuck,
Moniek Bloks and Brittani Barger for a…
On the 19th of June 2010, the wedding of
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and Daniel Westling took place.
To celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary, we are taking a look
back on this special day. Let’s take a look at the bridesmaids and
page boys who accompanied the future Queen of Sweden on her wedding
day. Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden is often named the
“godmother of…
